Standbeeld van Johann Wolfgang von Goethe en Friedrich von Schiller 1860 - 1880

This photograph, likely taken between 1860 and 1880, depicts a plaster sculpture of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller, two of Germany's most renowned literary figures. The artwork, by an anonymous artist, is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum and captures the two figures in a seemingly intimate pose, with Goethe holding a wreath and Schiller holding a book, representing their shared passion for art and literature. The image's stark contrast and detailed rendering provide a glimpse into the artistic production of the 19th century.